Inside Kolkata’s 300-Year-Old Durga Idol-Making Hub | Kumartuli

Durga Pujo is around the corner. But how do the lanes of India's biggest idol-making hub look? Kumartuli in North Kolkata, West Bengal, is known as India's largest potter’s hub, which makes thousands of Durga idols, Kali idols, and Saraswati idols sculpted from clay or mud. And this clay becomes even more sacred when the mud of Sonagachi gets mixed in it. To explore the process and lives of Kolkata’s artisans during Durga Puja, we walked through the workshops to see how a Durga idol is made, from the bamboo kathamo and straw binding (khar) to the layers of clay and the final sculpting of the face. This video tells the story of West Bengal’s clay artisans, without whom Durga Pujo feels incomplete. #kumartuli #durgapuja #kolkata #westbengal #kalipuja #mahalaya Disclaimer: This video is created for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only. The content presented is based on personal experiences, research, and interactions during filming. We do not claim complete accuracy of all information, and viewers are advised to verify details independently if required. We respect all cultures, traditions, and individuals featured. Any unintentional errors or misrepresentations are purely coincidental. Viewer discretion is advised. Watch Next:    • The Hidden India | SHORTS   . . If you are reading this, you deserve a big Thank you from the team Think 2wise as a token of support. We aim to bring you videos that reflect reality, making you familiar with "Not so popular" yet "Extremely Important" places, people, topics, practices. If you love our content, do let us know by sharing. If you have an amazing video idea, do let us know by commenting And if you love us, do let us know by subscribing. ❤️